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CENTRAL VIETNAM
Bookended by the kinetic energy
of Ho Chi Minh City and the
(slightly) more relaxed historic
ambience of Hanoi, central
Vietnam is one of the country's
most diverse regions.
Hue's vibrant cuisine showcases the city's imperial
legacy, while south in Hoi An's storied laneways,
local dishes include fragrant cao lâu noodles.
Seafood stars in nearby Danang, and the city
alongside the Han River is becoming one of Vietnam's
most exciting urban destinations. International air links
with many Asian cities provide easy access to
attractions like the Golden Bridge at nearby Ba Na
Hills, while exploring the world-beating caves and
rugged river and jungle wilderness of Phong Nha-Ke
Bang National Park is essential for adventurous and
intrepid travellers.PHOTOGRAPHS: GENG XU / GETTY IMAGES (VIETNAM), MATTEO COLOMBO / GETTY IMAGES (FIJI), XYZ PICTURES / GETTY IMAGES (THE PHILIPPINES)